The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Northridge, CA

Find the Top Umbilical Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Northridge, CA. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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130 providers found
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Adel Jabour, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Adel Jabour is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Jabour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Jabour is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Jabour is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 607, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mudjianto Chandra is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.

    18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawki Saad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    19950 Rinaldi Street, Suite 101D, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wang is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Liver Cancer, Hernia, Liver Embolization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Cheaito is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Cheaito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Acrospiroma, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cheaito is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Fields is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Richman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Richman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Richman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    15340 Devonshire Street, Suite 8, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emile Shenouda is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shenouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Shenouda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Walid S. Arnaout, MD A Medical Corp.

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walid Arnaout is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Arnaout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Arnaout is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Uthaiah P. Kokkalera, MD

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uthaiah Kokkalera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Kokkalera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kokkalera is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lomis MD Inc, Thomas J

    15211 Vanowen St, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lomis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Lomis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Cancer, Hemangiopericytoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lomis is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Southern California Hepatobiliary Pancreatic And Robotic Surgery Institute, Inc.

    5805 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eghbalieh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Eghbalieh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Eghbalieh is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 380, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Schreier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Schreier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Schreier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Medical Center Pharmacy

    18433 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hepfer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Hepfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Carbuncle, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    9111 Corbin Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gurleen Bhasin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Bhasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    7657 Winnetka Ave, 
    Winnetka, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edgardo Capitulo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winnetka, California. Dr. Capitulo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Valley Community Healthcare

    9119 Haskell Ave, 
    North Hills, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naeemah Ghafur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Hills, California. Dr. Ghafur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc.

    20800 Sherman Way, 
    Winnetka, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luz Prado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winnetka, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Prado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Fungal Arthritis. Dr. Prado is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Umbilical Hernia?

    An umbilical hernia is an outward bulge in the area around the belly button. It occurs when internal organs or the abdominal lining bulges through the muscles near the belly button.

    When should I see an Umbilical Hernia doctor near Northridge, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Umbilical Hernia doctor near Northridge, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Umbilical Hernia doctors near Northridge, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Umbilical Hernia doctors near Northridge, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Umbilical Hernia doctor near Northridge, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Umbilical Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Umbilical Hernia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Umbilical Hernia doctor near Northridge, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Umbilical Hernia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Umbilical Hernia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Umbilical Hernia doctors near Northridge, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Umbilical Hernia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Umbilical Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Umbilical Hernia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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